Report text

Definition

Report is a text which presents information about

something, as it is. It is as a result of systematic
observation and analyses.
 Generic Structure of Report text
1) General Clasification » statements that describe the
common subject of the report, common description, and
classification.

2) Description » Tells what the phenomenon under discussion;

in terms of parts, qualities, habits or behaviors; This section
gives us an overview of commonly occurring phenomenon,
either of its parts, its properties, habit, or behavior.
 Purpose of Report text

Its social purpose is presenting information about something.

They generally describe an entire class of things, Whether
natural or made​​: Mammals, the planets, rocks, plants, countries
of region, culture, transportation, and so on.
 The Characteristics / Language Feature of
Report text:
1) Use of general nouns, that is, an object (be it alive or dead) of a general
nature. Just compare beetwen  “Hunting dogs” and “My dog”​​. Hunting dogs
are common, while my dog ​is more spesific.
2) Use of Relating verbs to describe features, the grammar is also called
linking verbs. As to be [is, am, are: present], seem, look, taste, etc.
3) Some use of action verbs when describing behavior, eg Emus can not fly;
4) Use of timeless present tense to indicate usualness, is one time in the
simple present markers such as “often, Usually, always” and others. eg
Tropical cyclones always begin over the sea;
5) Use of technical terms, eg “Isobars” are lines drawn on a weather
map; For example, on “music” then, the terms of the music should be there.
6) Use of paragraphs with topic sentences to organisé bundles of
information; repeated naming of the topic as the beginning focus of the
clause.
 Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving or Thanksgiving Day is a celebration of harvest, thankfulness for peace,

and the attempt of Native Americans. It is usually celebrated in late autumn.
In the past, Thanksgiving was celebrated for their rich harvest in New England. In
North America, however, it was originally held to thank God for their survival in the
new land which was not easy for them. However, in Canada, it had been celebrated as
in New England. Thanksgiving now is celebrated in United States of America and in
Canada. Thanksgiving festivals are held every fourth Thursday of November in the U.S
and on the second Monday of October in Canada. It is usually celebrated in four to five
days in the North America and for three days in Canada.
It is celebrated through families and friends gathering to eat and give good luck.
Turkey is the main dish in the thanksgiving dinner. Thanksgiving parades are also
usually held. In Thanksgiving homes are decorated with wreaths, fresh and dried
flowers. Lamps are lighted to brighten the environment. Tables are decorated with best
china and antique silver dishes to mark the occasion.